9 NEPA bands will be ‘Rockin’ the Mountain’ at Mountain Sky in Jermyn on July 16
From a press release: Rockin’ the Mountain will bring nine great local rock bands together for a full day of music at Mountain Sky in Jermyn on Saturday, July 16. Gates at Mountain Sky (63 Stillmeadow Lane, Jermyn) will open at noon, and the music begins at 2 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Tickets […]
Psychedelic rockers Vanilla Fudge play with Badfinger at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Nov. 18
From a press release: It has been announced that classic rock band Vanilla Fudge will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. with Joey Molland’s Badfinger. Tickets, which are $24 in advance or $29 the day of the show, go on sale this Friday, July 1 at 10 […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton alternative punk rock band Emberá
Emberá City: Scranton Genre(s): Alternative rock, punk rock, indie rock Years active: 2014-present Sounds like: Whether you’re leaving a relationship behind or deeply contemplating the one you’re in, this is the music that will get you through it – and haunt you as much as those painful memories do, though in a much more positive […]
4th annual Arts on the Square set for July 30 in Scranton, NEPA Scene hosts local music stage
The fourth annual Arts on the Square, Scranton’s largest arts festival, will take place on Saturday, July 30 from noon-8 p.m. Over 100 arts and crafts vendors will wrap around Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton with activities and entertainment throughout the day, including two stages of live local music hosted by NEPA Scene and Summersteps […]
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Menzingers debut two new songs in Scranton, including one about their hometown
The Menzingers have been living in Philadelphia for years now, but they come home to Scranton at least once a year for their annual Holiday Show in December. This year, local fans were treated to a rare summer show with the punk rockers in the parking lot of The Vault Tap & Kitchen with The […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Menzingers’ hometown show celebrated Scranton with electric energy
“I can’t believe we’re playing in fucking West Side right now. This is really cool. Seriously.” Vocalist and guitarist Greg Barnett grinned as he gazed across the parking lot of The Vault Tap & Kitchen in Scranton while the sun began to set on Saturday, June 18. The Menzingers’ hometown fans could hardly believe it […]
Texas country band Reckless Kelly plays Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27
From a press release: It was announced today that Texas-based Americana band Reckless Kelly will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, presented by Convenient Food Marts. Tickets, which are $25 in advance and $30 the […]
Rising country star Chris Janson plays Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that new hit country music singer/songwriter Chris Janson will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29 in advance or $34 the day of the show, go on sale next Friday, July 1 at 10 a.m. at […]
STREAMING: Motionless In White pay tribute to their Scranton roots with new single, ‘570’
Goth rockers Motionless In White released a brand new single today, “570,” that gives fans their first listen of the band’s upcoming fourth studio album while looking back at where it all started – their hometown of Scranton. Referencing the city’s area code in its title, the lyrics to “570” seem to describe the journey […]
BUT I DIGRESS: Don’t grow out of music – grow into it
When I was a kid, I loved The Beatles. The very first song I can remember hearing was “Come Together.” I remember running around the coffee table at my grandparents’ house when my aunt Maureen, who was only 12 when I was born and thus treated me much like a little brother, would play the […]
